Teacher of Maths
Goldington Academy, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9BX15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Jan 2027
Closing date
1 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
MPS/UPS
Teacher of Maths job summary
We are recruiting for maternity cover for the post of Teacher of Maths and are looking for someone who is unapologetically passionate about their subject, and who wants to join a school community which values the wellbeing of its staff and invests in professional development. The role will start in January 2027 and run to July 2027.
Why Join Our School?
We are a thriving, high-performing secondary school with a strong reputation for excellence, recognised by Ofsted (May 2026) as achieving a Strong Standard across all inspected areas, with safeguarding fully meeting requirements.
What Makes Us Special?
- Outstanding outcomes for students with GCSE results consistently above national averages.
- Exceptional school culture where pupils are respectful, ambitious and eager to learn.
- Excellent behaviour and attendance, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment.
- Highly supportive leadership team that prioritises staff wellbeing, professional development and manageable workloads.
- Strong sense of community, where staff, students and families describe the school as welcoming, supportive and inclusive.
- High-quality professional learning opportunities that help staff continually develop their expertise.
- Outstanding pastoral care, ensuring students feel safe, supported and able to thrive.
- Inclusive ethos with highly effective provision for disadvantaged students and those with SEND.
- Extensive enrichment programme, including sports, creative arts, leadership opportunities, wellbeing activities and pupil-led initiatives.
- Positive staff experience, reflected in strong staff retention and a culture where many former students choose to return as employees.
Ofsted Said:
"The long-term, stable leadership has built up an exemplary culture over time."
"Staff want to work and stay working here."
"Pupils feel a real sense of belonging in this welcoming and supportive community."
"Leaders have developed a highly positive behaviour culture."
By the Numbers
- 942 students in a popular and oversubscribed school.
- 64.4% of students achieved Grade 5+ in English and Maths GCSE (2024/25), significantly above the national average of 45.4%.
- Attendance rates consistently above national averages.
- Strong outcomes for disadvantaged students, with progress and attainment above national figures.
Join a school where students flourish, staff are valued, and everyone is committed to making a difference.
We welcome applications from ECTs as well as more experienced candidates. We have an exceptional track record for training teachers.
The school’s successes are well documented and more information about these can be found on our website Home | Goldington Academy but we believe that it is most impressive when seen in action. We welcome enquiries and visits prior to application, so please get in touch with Karen Chisnall chisnallk@goldington.beds.sch.uk for more information.
Conditions of Service
All appointments will be governed by the current Conditions of Service for School Teachers in England and Wales.
Equal Opportunities
Goldington Academy is an equal opportunities employer and therefore operates no restrictive policies in relation to age, sex or creed. It is the wish of the academy’s Governors to appoint the most suitable candidate from all the candidates offering themselves for appointment.
Safer Recruitment
Goldington Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable, and other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2026). All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Goldington Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 958 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Goldington Academy website
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